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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.68, 1,564.17 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.68, 1,564.17 and 349.14 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.68 : 1,564.17 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.68/1,564.17 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.68x = 1,564.17 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.68x = 546,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,112.57/1,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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